Building a Resilient Life, One Layer at a Time Life has a way of throwing the unexpected at us, whether it’s a snowstorm that knocks out power for days, a sudden job loss, or something as dramatic as a pandemic or civil unrest. The worst thing you can do is panic. That’s the whole point…
Everyone is impacted during an emergency, but children are particularly vulnerable, not only due to physical risks but also because they often lack the knowledge to respond safely and appropriately to an emergency. It’s important to give your children the knowledge and skills they need to understand and respond confidently and safely when a crisis…
Whether you want to light birthday candles or start a fire, matches are an important item to have on hand, especially during an emergency. Matches are considered by many to be one of the top ten most important things to stockpile in case of a wide-spread disaster. And since they are relatively inexpensive, they’re a…
Planning is Important During an emergency, your first priority is to ensure the safety of your family and your ability to weather the storm. That is why every emergency plan starts with your family plan: what emergencies you want to prepare for and how you will respond to each. But there is a second priority…
Rethinking Provident Living On June 5th of this year (2023) our lives were upended when my husband, Ross, was in a serious car accident. He was T-boned by a Cadillac and his Honda Civic was no match. The impact broke most of his pelvic bones (The surgeon recently told him “You smoked your pelvis.”) as…
Winterizing your home can save you money and lessen the risk of a winter weather-related emergency. The best time to winterize is now, before the snow starts flying. Here is what we do to prepare for winter: Stay warm and safe *Get your furnace checked by a professional. A well-tuned furnace will heat more efficiently…